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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Ricoh WG-30W front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Ricoh WG-30W versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both designed by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was unveiled around the same time to the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-30W grades versus the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-30W WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WG-M1 WG-30W 

Common features in the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-30W WG-M1 
RevealedOctober 2014September 2014Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-30W has got outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Ricoh WG-30W versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-30W against the WG-M1.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-30W and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-30W and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-M1
 Ricoh WG-30WRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Ricoh Ricoh
Model type Ricoh WG-30W Ricoh WG-M1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-10-09 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $2,000